T.O. compares himself to...Jesus?

MikeD · 07-20-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.

T.O. compares himself to ... Jesus
'They threw stones at him and tried to kill him,' holdout says

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens wants a new contract, one year after signing for seven years and $49 million.

It seems as if Terrell Owens never ceases to amaze the sporting world as much off the field as on. The latest controversy concerning the Philadelphia Eagles holdout wide receiver? Comparing himself to Jesus Christ.

Owens, who wants a renegotiation of his seven-year, $49 million deal, which he signed last year, was asked about his contract conflict with the Eagles and told the Miami Herald, "I don't have to worry about what people think of me, whether they hate me or not. People hated on Jesus. They threw stones at him and tried to kill him, so how can I complain or worry about what people think?

"How can you justify hating me after I worked so hard rehabilitating from a broken leg to get back to the Super Bowl to help our team try to win? Really, you've got to look at who the villain really is in this thing."

As of now, it's unsure if Owens will be playing for the Eagles this fall. Some rampant speculation also was that Owens and Philly quarterback Donovan McNabb didn't speak to each other at the ESPY's last week.

McNabb and Owens last season lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the New England Patriots.

The guy is super talented, but it's difficult to like or appreciate someone with such an inflated ego...

zenbooty · 07-20-2005, 03:56 PM

He was not comparing himself to Jesus. He was citing Jesus's example as his inspiration for shrugging off the "stones."

Not that I agree with his holdout, but only someone who wants to be outraged should be outraged by his statement.

bachviet · 07-20-2005, 05:20 PM

He's worst than Randy Moss???

eSDee · 07-20-2005, 06:23 PM

His situation is similar to Jesus, but instead of rocks they are throwing wads of cash at him. Another difference is that he ASKED them to throw those wads, and now wants them to throw more. So yeah, it's just like Jesus.

ialsohaveadream · 07-20-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eSDeeLoco

His situation is similar to Jesus, but instead of rocks they are throwing wads of cash at him. Another difference is that he ASKED them to throw those wads, and now wants them to throw more. So yeah, it's just like Jesus.

Also, while Terrel suffered through an injury to play in the Super Bowl, Jesus sacrificed his life to absolve you of your sin. So kinda the same.

Nija · 07-20-2005, 06:54 PM

aww, that sucks.

/49er fan who was sad to see his talen leave, and happy to see his attitude leave

Mike_N_Ike · 07-20-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

Also, while Terrel suffered through an injury to play in the Super Bowl, Jesus sacrificed his life to absolve you of your sin. So kinda the same.

JLemonjello · 07-21-2005, 09:35 AM

I think that the NFL should pull an NBA (in this one aspect only) and make standards on how much contracts can be paid. I think it should be a relatively low figure but incentive laden. That way, players are rewarded on their performance and their are no holdouts and teams can protect their investments.

zenbooty · 07-21-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JLemonjello

I think that the NFL should pull an NBA (in this one aspect only) and make standards on how much contracts can be paid. I think it should be a relatively low figure but incentive laden. That way, players are rewarded on their performance and their are no holdouts and teams can protect their investments.

Bull, the contracts are already weighted in the team's advantage to an unfair degree. NFL contracts aren't guaranteed, meaning that if a team decides it doesn't want to pay a player they can just tear it up and release him. Yet its expected that the player must remain bound to the terms of the contract. On top of this, there is already a salary cap, so you're suggestion has already been implemented pretty much. What more do you want? Indentured servitude?

zero2dash · 07-21-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeD

The guy is super talented, but it's difficult to like or appreciate someone with such an inflated ego...

100% agreed.

He'll be a Raider soon I bet. Al Davis likes troublemakers and he'll pay whatever it takes. Moss + Owens on the same team...wow that'd be incredible (although Oakland still needs a really good RB in order to keep their receivers from being stuck in double coverage).

eSDee · 07-21-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

Also, while Terrel suffered through an injury to play in the Super Bowl, Jesus sacrificed his life to absolve you of your sin. So kinda the same.

I wear sandals from time to time. Call me Heh-seuss.

LegendKiller · 07-21-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eSDeeLoco

I wear sandals from time to time. Call me Heh-seuss.

John McClane: Thanks a lot, Jesus.
Zeus Carver: Why the hell do you keep calling me Jesus? Do I look Puerto Rican to you?
John McClane: That guy back there, he called you Jesus.
Zeus Carver: No, he didn't, he said "Hey, Zeus." My name is Zeus.
John McClane: Zeus?
Zeus Carver: Yeah, Zeus. You know, Mount Olympus, father of Apollo, don't f*** with me or I'll shove a lightning bolt up your @ss, Zeus! You got a problem with that?

ialsohaveadream · 07-21-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eSDeeLoco

I wear sandals from time to time. Call me Heh-seuss.

Dios mio!

Bires · 07-21-2005, 08:06 PM

I figured he'd screw the Eagles-he screwed SanFran, why should his new team be any different?

Let's go back in time, shall we:
http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77860 (Who's gonna win the Super Bowl?)

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Originally Posted by zenbooty

Owens will get his stats, but will find some way to become a team cancer, and the team as a whole will more than likely suffer from his addition despite his contributions.

cheapie · 07-21-2005, 09:55 PM

i saw him tonight. "gotta take care of his family." yeah. i'm sure they're eating generic peanut butter on a mere 7 million/year.

bachviet · 07-22-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

i saw him tonight. "gotta take care of his family." yeah. i'm sure they're eating generic peanut butter on a mere 7 million/year.

Hey that line was pattented by Sprewell.

Bires · 07-22-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bachviet

Hey that line was pattented by Sprewell.

Does T.O. have sceezers and hos?

MikeD · 07-23-2005, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bires

Does T.O. have sceezers and hos?

How about shoes with spinners?

07-20-2005, 03:56 PM	#2
zenbooty Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Prime Material Plane Posts: 7,486	He was not comparing himself to Jesus. He was citing Jesus's example as his inspiration for shrugging off the "stones." Not that I agree with his holdout, but only someone who wants to be outraged should be outraged by his statement. __________________ Common sense is what tells you the Earth is flat.

07-20-2005, 05:20 PM	#3
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	He's worst than Randy Moss??? __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

07-20-2005, 06:23 PM	#4
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	His situation is similar to Jesus, but instead of rocks they are throwing wads of cash at him. Another difference is that he ASKED them to throw those wads, and now wants them to throw more. So yeah, it's just like Jesus. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

07-20-2005, 06:54 PM	#6
Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,552	aww, that sucks. /49er fan who was sad to see his talen leave, and happy to see his attitude leave __________________ "Nija is the dark soul of gotapex. We don't like to talk about him." - LPMiller

07-21-2005, 09:35 AM	#8
JLemonjello Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 157	I think that the NFL should pull an NBA (in this one aspect only) and make standards on how much contracts can be paid. I think it should be a relatively low figure but incentive laden. That way, players are rewarded on their performance and their are no holdouts and teams can protect their investments. __________________ =========== Jason Lemonjello "Insert witty signature quote here."

07-21-2005, 09:55 PM	#15
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	i saw him tonight. "gotta take care of his family." yeah. i'm sure they're eating generic peanut butter on a mere 7 million/year. __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

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